Ben Quote #247
Quote from Ben in New Beginnings
Ben: Anyway, I want you guys to think of my office as a clubhouse, total open-door policy. I wanna be your friend as well as your boss.
April: What the hell is wrong with you? Are you in a cult? Can I join? Let's sacrifice Larry.
Ben: [laughs] Oh, April.
[aside to camera:]
Ben: It's my first day as city manager, so I'm holding open office hours to break the ice. Now, Chris was always the nice guy that made everyone happy, while I brought down the hammer. But now that he's gone, I kind of have to do both. Everyone is the best. We're cutting vacation time. Let's eat vitamins. This is exhausting.
Parks and Recreation Quotes
‘New Beginnings’ Quotes
Quote from Andy
Ben: Look, guys, I'm sorry about all the new rules, But, you know, I want you to like me. But I also really need you to respect me.
Andy: I respect you, little buddy. Come here. Mm, respect noogie.
Ben: Ah!
Donna: We didn't prank you 'cause we don't respect you. We did it 'cause we love you.
Andy: [sings] R-e-s-p-e-g-c
Ben: Well, that's actually not how respect is spelled.
April: Yes.
Andy: According to Urethra Franklin, that's exactly how it's spelled.
Quote from Ron Swanson
Leslie Knope: Great news, guys. I just saved your bacon.
Ron Swanson: Impossible. You don't even know where it is.
Quote from Tom
Leslie Knope: I know you were excited to get in front of the committee and rip it, but in the spirit of teamwork, I unilaterally decided to bring Stu out of retirement. So pressure's off.
Tom: What? I spent a lot of time on this.
Leslie Knope: Doin' what, putting mousse in your hair?
Tom: It's a gel-based serum. Second of all, who uses mousse still? Oh, God. Leslie. Let's put our differences aside for a second. Friend to friend, do you still use mousse?
Leslie Knope: No, I use the juicy space thing. Whatever you do.